Why Are We Rich?

U.S. Economic Stats Unemployment – 3.5% Inflation – 2.3% Shrinking Welfare rolls Incomes increasing – 3% U.S.A. #1 in oil and gas Mortgage rates – 4%

“Why are we rich?” The question should not be, “How much richer can we become?” BUT “Why are we rich?”

Why are we rich, and what should this mean for us?

Wealth means that God has blessed us Why Are We Rich? Wealth means that God has blessed us The Lord makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts. - I Samuel 2:7

{ Greed Fear Wealth without Gratitude

Wealth → Gratitude → Joy

Wealth means that we are vulnerable Why Are We Rich? Wealth means that God has blessed us Wealth means that we are vulnerable

- Proverbs 30:8-9 8 Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, 9 That I not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God. - Proverbs 30:8-9

{ Idolatry Lust War Materialism

{ Despair Depression Disbelief Wealth without Gratitude

Wealth means that we have responsibilities Why Are We Rich? Wealth means that God has blessed us Wealth means that we are vulnerable Wealth means that we have responsibilities

From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more. - Luke 12:48

Wealth permits a strong nation Responsibilities Wealth permits a strong nation

Wealth permits us to help those in need Responsibilities Wealth permits a strong nation Wealth permits us to help those in need

Wealth permits us to spread the gospel Responsibilities Wealth permits a strong nation Wealth permits us to help those in need Wealth permits us to spread the gospel

Wealth’s ultimate purpose is to prepare us to be rich in heaven.

To provide thanksgiving To help others who are in need Why Rich? To provide thanksgiving To help others who are in need To store riches in heaven

The final question concerning wealth will be: “How Rich am I with God?”